An Alaskan rock force

[jl_907]

Well for lack of a better title, I got mine finished and it crawl's petty good so far, it's going to be a few months before we see any rocks up here, but I am willing to bet this thing won't have any problems. I did switch out the rims and tire's. So time will tell, but it did go together very well. Here is a couple of pics.

[twistedone]

nice rig

[jl_907]

Thanks

[HiloDB1]

Good job on the build. Why is the body sitting so high? Looks like you didnt cut along the lines . Whats the breakdown of the build?

[BL44ST]

nicely done!

[jl_907]

The body is all the way down, I did leave a little bit of the fender well, but other than that it's all trimmed, The best part on this thing is the axles, very beefy. As for the build, it went together really good and no issue's at all.

Thanks Patrick, by the way nice job on the nevada comps.

[saydee1800]

Originally Posted by jl_907

The body is all the way down, I did leave a little bit of the fender well, but other than that it's all trimmed, The best part on this thing is the axles, very beefy. As for the build, it went together really good and no issue's at all.

Thanks Patrick, by the way nice job on the nevada comps.

do you think the Rock Force is worth the money $400

or is the Tamyia CR-01 for $300 a better deal

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by saydee1800

do you think the Rock Force is worth the money $400

or is the Tamyia CR-01 for $300 a better deal

or if you can wait a bit the Losi .........




If i understood on the other threads the Kyosho hex's were bigger? did you change something or find wheels with bigger hexes?

Im stuck between this and the Losi just because i want the axles.

[dkingston]

Originally Posted by Robbob

or if you can wait a bit the Losi .........

If i understood on the other threads the Kyosho hex's were bigger? did you change something or find wheels with bigger hexes?

Im stuck between this and the Losi just because i want the axles.

The hexes are the same size, the stock wheels are a bit on the ... um huge size. Eritex, Inc is working on a sweet set of wheels that get the width down to 9.75! Eritex Inc. test bed

The Losi looks to be very promising and they make great products. My suggestion would be to watch the Kyosho threads the next couple weeks and see some of the builds that are being done. I think that the quality and durability that Kyosho is famous for as well as their innovations will shine through as people start getting these on the rocks!


- David

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by dkingston

The hexes are the same size, the stock wheels are a bit on the ... um huge size. Eritex, Inc is working on a sweet set of wheels that get the width down to 9.75! Eritex Inc. test bed

The Losi looks to be very promising and they make great products. My suggestion would be to watch the Kyosho threads the next couple weeks and see some of the builds that are being done. I think that the quality and durability that Kyosho is famous for as well as their innovations will shine through as people start getting these on the rocks!


- David

Thanks David, I appreciate the info.

[jl_907]

I couldn't be happier with the Kyosho, It's built like a brick $hit house. If this thing crawls as good as it looks tough, it should be a top contender.

[K_B]

Originally Posted by saydee1800

do you think the Rock Force is worth the money $400

or is the Tamyia CR-01 for $300 a better deal

Wrong question to ask this guy. He's got the sickness so bad that if he even suspects something might be a crawler, he snatches it up

Jim, you think you can keep your grubby hands off that thing till spring or are you gonna cave in and mod it before you even get it on the rocks?

[jl_907]

The only thing or should I say 2 things I am going to do is the dig unit when it becomes avalible and a larger pinion gear and rims from eritex. Ok so it 3 things, but honestly I think this Kyosho is going to be a tough one to beat.

[stevep]

Very nice job! It looks excellent with the beadlock rims and the new tires. I especially like the paint job - simple enough to sticker it up without it getting too busy, and still colorful. Well done.

[jl_907]

Thanks Stevep, I really like the body also, but from what I have read it's not legal for 2.2 comp. So the search is on for a new body.

[jl_907]

Here is the new body, It's a proline rockstar. It fits petty good and I like the looks of it, my dig should be here in a couple of days, I can't wait to get this thing out.
Jim

[vipxj]

Originally Posted by saydee1800

do you think the Rock Force is worth the money $400

or is the Tamyia CR-01 for $300 a better deal

I paid $750 nz for my force and got 50 off,my cr01 cost me $460 nz,They both have there places ,totaly different trucks ,built to do different things.

Is the Rockforce good value ??? yeah ,its built like a brick sh8thouse,new wheels and tires and gearing and your there,which is like anyother crawler kit!

[jl_907]

Yes I think it's worth every penny, This is one of the best crawler I have every put together. My opinion is this thing will kick but at comps.

[gimpygolden]

Very nice paint.

[ADDICT]

Im liking it Jim, Bruce is working on his as well. Hes, likin it. I think he running a goat set up, no tsure though. Thinking about running this baby, this summer series?